The perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh, situated only 1.1 km from the combined National Museum of Scotland, is adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows and includes a heated pool with a spa and a sauna. The business hotel proudly offers a banquet hall, while the Calton Hill is just a 5-minute walk away.
The hotel is located in the old part of Edinburgh, only 1.9 km from the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market and not far from the Edinburgh Old Town. The boutique Apex Waterloo Edinburgh offers proximity to such natural sights as the landscaped Princes Street Gardens (1.2 km) and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (2.1 km). The luxurious accommodation is also in the vicinity of Calton Hill. The nearby notable religious buildings include the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", merely 600 metres from this Edinburgh hotel. The luxury Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is located in the very heart of Edinburgh near a train station.
Some of the 179 stylish rooms are equipped with blackout drapes, individual climate control, and an ironing board, as well as entertainment amenities such as high-speed internet and a plasma TV. They are outfitted with stylish decor. The private bathrooms come with a dryer and dressing gowns. Guests can also enjoy views of the pool. There is a fully-equipped kitchen with an electric kettle, a fridge, and kitchenware in each double room.
The smoke-free Apex Waterloo Place offers a daily buffet breakfast. The lounge bar features a great interior along with a fireplace. You can get a gastronomic experience at Pasta italiana which offers Italian cuisine right around the corner from the accommodation.
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24-hour reception
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24-hour security
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Separate tub and shower
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Holyrood House
600 m
Royal Lyceum Theatre
1.3 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
1.7 km
Calton Hill
350 m
Omni Centre Edinburgh
300 m
Murrayfield Stadium
3.5 km
Edinburgh Castle
1.1 km
Airports
Edinburgh
14 km
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Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
200 m
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Some of the 179 stylish rooms are equipped with blackout drapes, individual climate control, and an ironing board, as well as entertainment amenities such as high-speed internet and a plasma TV. They are outfitted with stylish decor. The private bathrooms come with a dryer and dressing gowns. Guests can also enjoy views of the pool. There is a fully-equipped kitchen with an electric kettle, a fridge, and kitchenware in each double room.
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Lee
2024-05-18
8/10
All in all everything was excellent, had a comfortable stay for 2 nights. Had a lovely breakfast, a huge room with a decent view of castle. Really enjoyed a separate shower in my open bathroom. The location turned out to be marvellous and stunning. This hotel was set in a really quiet area.
Eric
2024-03-16
9/10
Very knowledgeable people working here, comfortable modern place. Continental breakfast with plenty of options. Marvellous, magnificent location in New Town district short walk to Edinburgh Waverley train station, railwaystation and shopping area.
Edward
2024-03-14
8/10
The location was particularly good and close to a train station. The property was located about 10 minutes walk from the city centre.
James
2024-03-05
7/10
Wonderful stay, brilliant place for a city break. Courteous, enthusiastic staff with smiling face. Reasonably priced continental breakfast options. Friendly customer care, parking nearby. Late check out. Located 5 minutes' walk of the bus station.
Bobby
2024-02-17
8/10
The room was lovely sized and functional, it came with a lovely large comfy double bed, a nice view, for instance. The location was great and fab - easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go.
William
2024-02-15
7/10
The property was fairly clean, featured modern design, I greatly enjoyed it. In general the service was very good. Didn't need to pay for concierge service, wake up calls, and local calls, good bonus too. The hotel's location was magnificent and absolutely perfect, not far from taxis, nearby bus stops for trips to see The Rotyal Yacht Britannia and centre and railway station.
Alexander
2024-01-31
8/10
The room was well-equipped and great value with very clean beds and castle views. The location was quiet and really handy yet it was next to downtown area, just 10 minutes by foot.
Russell
2024-01-09
9/10
Delicious and great breakfast - a good choice of meals. Spacious airy rooms with comfy bed, shower, many towels. Marvellous location a super close walk to city centre.
Chris
2024-01-05
9/10
Generally everything was excellent. I booked spacious and airy room with a decent view and fridge. The breakfast was delicious and great and offered a good choice of options. The location was marvellous and fab and the staff were courteous. Besides, it was a super close walk to Edinburgh downtown.
Ernest
2023-12-28
8/10
The rooms are well-equipped and great value and have absolutely stunning views of the castle. Our hotel is set in a super central location close to city centre, shops, theatre and restaurants, and train station, Old Town and Princess Street.
Sophie
2023-12-15
7/10
The room was airy, spacious and with lovely views. The breakfast was delicious and great and the snack bar was a plus. The location was marvellous, quite close to a towering monument. The hotel was in a very quiet area.
Thomas
2023-12-12
9/10
Well-equipped and good value for money rooms with seperate shower and bath and relaxing bar area.
Jack
2023-12-11
7/10
Public parking nearby provided.
Michael
2023-12-05
9/10
The single room we stayed in were contemporary with large king size beds.
Graham
2023-11-27
9/10
The room was air conditioned and tastefully decorated, I had facilities I needed. View of sunsets was marvellous. The location was amazing as a cinema and a theatre were walk from the hotel.
Edward
2023-11-19
7/10
It is in good location to City Art Centre, set very close to the hotel.
Patrick
2023-11-07
9/10
The location of the property was excellent and perfect, we were walk from a cinema and a theatre. The staff was very efficient and amazingly helpful and had a few recommendations about on-site very clean restaurant.
David
2023-11-03
8/10
The location was magnificent and perfect, not far from certain areas, all the main sites and city centre and railwaystation and walk from a cinema and a theatre.
Gordon
2023-11-01
9/10
Good service and lovely sized and functional rooms with a view. Great and fab location really close to public transport, centre and railway station and Princes Street or the Royal Mile, only 5 minutes walk from a Jose Marti monument.
James
2023-11-01
7/10
The hotel had a great and fab position, to everything in Edinburgh. Moreover, it was very close to landmarks, including General Register House.
My room had not so great view.
Dean
2023-10-29
7/10
It has friendly professional and competent staff both on check-in and check-out. The breakfast is delicious with nice coffee and the extortionate rate, for example, there's an option for each taste. The setting is quiet and really handy, really close to the centre of Edinburgh, transport, the St James's Centre and all the main attractions of Edinburgh and the shopping areas around princes street, very nice area.
Bill
2023-10-28
7/10
It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The staff were well-mannered, breakfast was wonderful. The service offered was very good. The pool was nice and there also was a spa lounge for guests. The location was particularly good, close to the train station, if you need it.
Gordon
2023-10-09
7/10
The location was excellent and perfect in a relatively quiet area, next to ease of walking to Waverly station with a suitcase, train station, shopping centre, and all other tourist attractions.
Brendan
2023-10-04
9/10
Convenient location, a nice size, air conditioned room. Very clean beds, clean pool.
John
2023-09-23
8/10
Well-equipped and good value for money rooms and very clean beds. Convenient and easy location, next to Edinburgh Old Town. Friendly professional staff; easy check in.
Oscar
2023-09-22
9/10
The location is excellent and perfect, truly enjoyed to be walk from some leisure places, we've visited restaurants and bars. The staff are very efficient and amazingly helpful, managed the parking onsite.
Percy
2023-09-03
7/10
We enjoyed staying in this hotel! We had an air conditioned single room with an astonishing view of the castle.
Bobby
2023-08-29
6/10
The room was lovely sized and functional and offered a sofa and a carpet. It was decorated in the beautiful design.
Well, the area was too dark overall.
Maggie
2023-08-14
8/10
Booked single room, that was provided with separate shower, bath, for instance.
Julian
2023-08-12
9/10
Recently renovated place with well-trained staff and local food. Super central location, a 10-minute walk from a train station. Based in a very nice area. Very clean restaurant with friendly staff.
Adam
2023-08-12
8/10
Came here for a city break, recommendable. Even though some of the staff were not that friendly, I had a nice stay. The restaurant was nice for the price of the hotel id have expected room service options too here, I had hot dishes. Its location just next door to Edinburgh Waverley was marvellous. Set in 15 minutes' walk to downtown, and the staff were really kind and amazingly great.
Chris
2023-08-12
7/10
Lovely sized and functional rooms with blacked out windows and good service - just as we expected. A sofa and a carpet were a huge plus.
Bob
2023-07-27
7/10
Well-equipped and good value for money units on level 8 excellent.
Catherine
2023-07-27
9/10
Excellent modern and pretty standard place with spa lounge to relax. Continental breakfast with the cooked food. Fab location, very close to Calton Hill. Close to the train station.
Scott
2023-07-01
8/10
The location was particularly good for weekend in Edinburgh. It was located close to a train station in Edinburgh. The room was well laid out and equipped with fridge and a huge bed.
Colin
2023-06-27
7/10
Could be great for a city break. Came here for christmas, had very enjoyable 2 days overall. Really kind and amazingly great staff both on check-in and check-out, thanks to them everything was excellent. The restaurant was nice for breakfast, I tried hot dishes. As for me, wake-up service available, and decent views were advantages. It had marvellous location just next door to St Andrew Square.
Edgar
2023-06-09
9/10
Air conditioned rooms with a large double bed, separate shower, as for instance, good location.
Ian
2023-06-06
9/10
The hotel's location was very central, right on the main road in walking distance of all the sights. Besides, we were so close to mian attraction, Edinburgh following the train cancellations, and theatres and train station. Appreciated our lovely sized and functional room equipped with tastefully decorated bathroom, daily cookies, for instance. The breakfast offered was lovely and outstanding with tomatoes and the extortionate rate, as for instance.
John
2023-05-31
9/10
The staff is top-class, the breakfast delicious, the location is wonderful just next door to attractions especially Calton Hill and burial ground, and the new St James centre and xmas market. We would recomand staying at this good budget hotel.
Pauline
2023-05-24
7/10
Central location very close to the shopping areas around princes street as well as still a quiet street, it was in a relatively quiet area. The staff was very efficient and exceptionally helpful all the time.
Though everything was very comfortable, some of the staff were not very friendly.
Robert
2023-05-22
8/10
Lovely sized and functional room with an air conditioner, a sofa set, and a carpet, and big bed.
Anna
2023-05-11
7/10
Pleasant place, it was fairly clean and had really kind and extremely great staff both on check-in and check-out. Had marvellous and fab location right in the centre of the City, a short way from Calton Hill.
Danny
2023-05-09
8/10
The personnel was very knowledgeable and friendly attentive. The location in a relatively quiet area was particularly good and there were a shopping area and the Christmas market nearby. The venue was very close to Edinburgh downtown.
William
2023-05-02
7/10
Courteous staff, good services, and stunning location close enough to London & Scotland, Edinburgh railway station and Old Town, New Town, Calton Hill, and Waverly Station. Top quality single room with Elemis toiletries, separate tub, as example.
George
2023-04-21
9/10
Air-conditioned rooms with bath and shower, food fab. Enjoyable breakfast - 4 star level.
Andrew
2023-04-19
9/10
Pleasant, clean venue with great and brilliant location so close to the bus stations, everything, Shopping mall, Train station and Cafes and the tram stops for airport connections. Quick check-in and late check-out, polite staff.
Michael
2023-04-14
8/10
The suite overlooks the castle and includes an electric kettle and a fridge. It has wonderful breakfasts and top-class staff both on check-in and check-out.
Frank
2023-04-04
8/10
Whole place was fairly clean with good views; marvellous and fab location near bus stops for navigating the city. The room was well cleaned and had a great walk-in bathroom. The pool was good, the staff was unobtrusive and courteous.
Francis
2023-04-04
7/10
Clean venue with spa. Amazing location, walking distance to everywhere. Pretty standard place, close to a train station.
Peter
2023-03-17
9/10
Stunning location, beautiful views of castle and efficient staff. Perfect room with a delightful decor. Large bed, outstanding breakfast.
Alison
2023-03-15
7/10
It has best possible very central location near bus stops for navigating the city.
Raymond
2023-03-07
7/10
The venue is fairly clean and fairly large, views are delightful, the location is excellent and unbeatable not far from a couple minutes walk, restaurant and food and Close to shops. The suite is tastefully decorated and excellent quality. An electric kettle and a fridge are a nice touch.
Louis
2023-01-25
8/10
Everything was good, had an amazing stay for my business trip. The brilliant and enjoyable location was minutes from Calton Hill. Moreover, it's not far from the city centre, the train station and Edinburgh.
Tim
2023-01-14
8/10
Perfectly clean venue with quiet and efficient location in the center of Edinburgh. Very clean beds & great value and well-kept rooms. Enjoyable and delicious continental breakfast option with the cooked food.
Frederick
2023-01-01
6/10
First-rate place with well-mannered and thoughtful staff both on check-in and check-out, liked it.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi was very poor plus the bed of mine was very uncomfortable.
Rob
2022-12-30
8/10
Overall it was a perfectly pleasant stay for my business trip. The location of the hotel was fab and enjoyable - not too far from Co-op Food. Moreover, it was walk from a theatre and a castle.
Fred
2022-12-28
7/10
Generally, the place was luxurious and had efficient staff with excellent service from all the waiting staff. At the restaurant, the breakfast was enjoyable for all tastes. The check-in was early, we loved coffee bar. We had access to the spa lounge too.
Oliver
2022-12-17
7/10
Enjoyed the place, had a very good stay for my business trip. My queen suite had air conditioning, an iron and an electronic key card. Separate bathrooms, that included a bath.
Some of the staff were not very helpful.
Maria
2022-12-16
9/10
Units with a view. Lovely pool to relax in too. Stunning and brilliant location, 10 minutes' walk to a combined museum. Located walk from a theatre and a castle.
Beds were very hard.
Richard
2022-12-07
9/10
This hotel had a very central position near the station. Also, a combined museum was max 20 minutes walk to.
David
2022-12-04
8/10
All of the staff was thoughtful and accommodating. The location was incredible and brilliant walk from a castle and a theatre. Apart from that, a royal park was 5 minutes' drive away.
Julie
2022-11-26
7/10
The location was stunning and handy, walk from such places like a theatre and a castle. The services were very good.
William
2022-11-14
8/10
We would recomand the place. Walk from most sightseeings, the location is brilliant and enjoyable very close to the centre, restaurant, the train station. Besides, we enjoyed the lake, located within 15 mins walk of the hotel.
Gareth
2022-11-13
9/10
The swimming pool was nice too. The place was quite a walk from the heart of Edinburgh. It was also set close to the train station.
Sharon
2022-11-12
8/10
All in all, spent my time lovely here. The swimming pool was lovely and the breakfast was great and outstanding. Neat rooms and an electric kettle, an air conditioning and an iron included. Some of the staff members were excellent and amicable.
Our bed was very hard.
Betty
2022-10-14
9/10
Loved the stay, it was very very good for my business trip. The hotel had an unbeatable and fab location a minute walk from Calton Hill. Walk from a theatre and a castle, it was a huge bonus.
Nigel
2022-10-10
8/10
Peaceful hotel, it was worth its 4 stars. The location was unbeatable and fab, a 10-15 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley. The spa centre was available here too.
Frederick
2022-09-14
9/10
Great way to end our weekend. Always spotlessly clean place with efficient and accommodating staff and stunning location. Also set close to the train station.
Karl
2022-09-10
8/10
The rooms were huge and immaculate with couch, appreciated it. Location: the hotel was adjacent to Edinburgh, restaurant.
Matt
2022-09-09
6/10
The staff were thoughtful and the concierge service, wake up calls and local calls were free of charge.
Well, Wi-Fi was very poor.
Howard
2022-08-18
7/10
Besides, the location was incredible and brilliant for our stay, within 20 minutes' walk of a combined museum. An electric kettle, an air conditioning and an iron in our superior queen room were useful during stay. The offered breakfast was outstanding and included plenty of options.
Michael
2022-08-14
9/10
By and large, it was great and brilliant place with unobtrusive staff in all areas. The hotel had a stunning location very close to a memorial tower.
Charles
2022-08-05
9/10
I liked it, the hotel is spotlessly clean, has terrific staff and location. I booked a room with a comfy bed, central heating, television and a fridge.
John
2022-07-17
9/10
Came in Edinburgh to relax and have fun, this hip new hotel was incredible base for doing it. The room was neat with a view and had central heating, multi-channel television and a fridge.
Edwin
2022-07-11
9/10
Reasonably clean hotel, I loved great stuff and food.
Richard
2022-07-07
8/10
I appreciated this brand-new hotel and stayed for 3 nights here. There was a comfortable bar on site.
William
2022-06-29
8/10
Had a very comfortable stay here during our christmas. Appreciated staff and rooms, everything was clean and great. The room was tidy with a decent view, had wake-up service, that's cool.
George
2022-05-22
8/10
Sublime hotel with a very clean pool and incredible location near bus stops for navigating the city.
John
2022-05-22
9/10
Food was great and I have nothing but really nice memories from this trip. The hotel was gorgeous and amazing, and the staff were exceptional, liked the unbeatable location short walk to the train station and all the shops as well as Calton Hill.
Warren
2022-04-23
8/10
We did n't have time, so stayed here only for 1 night, yet everything was nice. Got the same superior double room with dressing gowns booked online, loved that. The food was excellent with lots of alternatives.
Jimmy
2022-03-20
9/10
The whole place was fairly clean, I enjoyed it, and had second to none staff and rooms. The rooms were perfect with dressing gowns.
Nigel
2022-02-05
8/10
The venue is stunningly beautiful and very fancy, its location is fab, close enough to the centre and bus routes and the train station.
Andrew
2022-01-25
9/10
The staff is funny and the full English breakfast is hearty.
Dull views from the window.
Harry
2022-01-08
9/10
Very enthusiastic personnel, vibrant rooms. The continental breakfast was included and had lots of food. It was centrally set in an exceptional area:)))
Hugh
2021-12-30
9/10
We loved staying in the place thanks to staff and location. Very special stay in the excellent area.
Frank
2021-12-17
7/10
Exceptionally clean hotel with a great reception.
Harry
2021-12-10
7/10
Fairly clean hotel, services were fantastic and location was perfect near bus stops for navigating the city.
Scott
2021-11-24
9/10
I loved staff and layout. The rooms with dressing gowns as well as couch. I found there a huge variety of restaurants to eat, like Howies Restaurant that is only 5 minutes' walk away
Edwin
2021-11-01
8/10
I liked staff and location here. Plenty of goodies for breakfast...
Henry
2021-10-29
9/10
Everything was fine! The location was charming, the public spaces were impeccably clean and the staff was attractive! The breakfast was above average, featured plenty of meals.
Julian
2021-08-29
9/10
We loved the sophisticated-style building and our beautifully presented room. The staff was absolutely perfect and were happy to help with every need. Fairly large suite and exceptionally comfortable bed. The service at this wonderful boutique hotel was helpful...
Frank
2021-08-26
7/10
This hotel is not fancy, though its staff and location are superb.
Really tiny bathroom.
James
2021-07-24
8/10
The room was flawless and the breakfast was OUTSTANDING, good choice of options.
Thomas
2021-07-14
9/10
Luxury bathroom, polite service, lovely bed. So good food for the continental breakfast. Cheerful reception.
John
2021-06-10
8/10
The staff were EXCEPTIONALLY PLEASANT and I enjoyed the luxurious decorations in the room. A continental breakfast was available. Definitely, free wifi throughout the property was really convenient.
Marc
2021-04-30
9/10
Immaculate and good rooms with absolutely perfect views, exceptional food, very welcoming staff. It was 4-6 minutes walking distance from Edinburgh downtown. Handy location 5 minutes walk from railroad station. Fast check-in. I used free WiFi throughout the property a lot.
Robert
2021-04-12
5/10
The place was reasonably clean, staff was quite pleasant. I thoroughly enjoyed the room, it was nicely furnished, had good bed and luxurious bathroom. The staff made my stay peaceful. Lots of food for a continental breakfast.
Facilities were beautiful, however wi-fi was bad.
John
2021-01-09
8/10
only 10 min walk to downtown. there is restaurant elliot's at the premises.
Julia
2020-12-22
8/10
It was a great stay. We also went to city center, located not very far from the hotel.
